The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Major K D McKenzie /1936military, 20th light horse, mess, drinking, silverware

This architectural drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c.1983 and c.2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 5 Evans Road, Kew by Margaret Picken.5 EVANS RD, KEW / MARGARET PICKEN '99 / WOODARDS ~ KEW ~ Dartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 5 evans road -- kew (vic.)

2 copies black and white photograph. Group photograph of students seated on chairs in front of a wall. Year not identified. What they represent not identified.On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1441?.A."students, student group.

Black and white studio portrait. Thomas Hugh Kneen, Principal 1946-1967On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1556."t.h. kneen, principal, publicity

4 students with Bill Nicholls (Field Superintendent). On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.477.A."students, bill nicholls, field superintendent, w.j. nicholls, outside class

Note by E.B. Littlejohn and T.H. Kneen, 1991, "Fruit pruning day held annually on the first Saturday in July always attracted large attendance (up to 2,500). Displays mounted in Hall." EBL. "Photo on display at top left includes students with Lecturer R.G. Luff (60-61) (now Director of V.C.A.H.)." THKDisplay Board with photographs and pamphlets.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.144.C."pruning day, students, lecturer, r.g. luff, courses

Student Taking Soil Samples In the OrchardOn reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victoria Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D1101.D."students, soil samples, orchard

Pair of spectacles in 2 pieces, clipped over each ear, with tortoiseshell surround and gold clips. In a black hard case with dark blue felt lining.Case: "Frank D. Morris Ophthalmic Optician 12A chapel St, Windsor"spectacles

Cast iron shoe last with rectangular hole at top of heel end. Slopes down to toeD/11 at top of toe. Raymond stamped on sole. Cast holes on sole

This soda syphon used for making carbonated drinks is a French bottle made about the beginning of the 20th century. This bottle is of considerable antiquarian interest but unfortunately has no known local significance. It may, however, be the one given to the Historical Society by Mr and Mrs S. Lindsay of Koroit Street, Warrnambool. It will be useful for display. This is a French soda syphon made of clear glass in a double bulbous shape. It is covered with wire mesh and has a pewter spout. The pewter is somewhat corroded and there is one small bend in the wire mesh. There is a small glass tube inside the bottle and a there is a crack in the glass on the top sphere. On pewter spout: ‘Veritable Seltzogene D. Fevre Paris’. Label pasted on: ‘80’ soda syphon, veritable seltzogene de fevre,, paris, warrnambool

A History of Freemasonry in the Bendigo District, During the First 50 years of its existence. Author R.W. Bro. W. C. Vahland . P.D.G.M (R.W. Bro. - right worshipful brother). Publisher: Bolton Bros, Bendigo. 88 pages. Illustrations: Freemason symbols throughout book. Margin notes on pages 24 & 60. Sketch by hand on last page. Price 1/6. (one shilling and six pence)R. W. Bro. W C Vahland, P D G Mchurch, history, freemason, bendigo, freemasons, history bendigo freemasons

MIL-A834068B (USAF) Lite Industries Inc. F41608-85-D-0222

Participants in LDHS exhibition at Linton Park 1983.Colour photograph of two ladies wearing period costumes driving horse drawn buggy with man riding horse beside."Len McDonald, Gaye Mason, (D. Jim) Cheryl McDonald (nee Rutherford)".ldhs activities, ldhs exhibition linton park 1983, len mcdonald, faye mason, cheryl mcdonald

Small bowl shaped brass cup with two handles on a baseEngraved: MCTA / 1936 / Ladies Doubles / won by / Misses D. Harris & A. Lawrytennis, sports, 1936, d. harris, a. lawry, merbein

Large Framed Photo D. W. Lewis Secretary Bendigo Trades & Labor Council 1904-1932 debonair, tie, victorian era

Twelve page knitting pattern book featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The colour cover shows a woman wearing a pink knitted top with sailboats, a white skirt and pink earrings.front: [printed] VillaWOOL / 12785 / PRICE / CODE / D / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / PARADISEknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, women, villawool

Item issued to Margaret LAMBIE, F3492 W.R.A.A.C. Refer Cat No 5019.3. Margaret married Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Sewing Kit blueish colour roll up style with black cord for securing, inside consists of two pockets with buttons, one small open section at the bottom, a section of white cloth is attached with 3 needles through.On white sewn in label in print and hand written, “ Regimental No F3/492, Name M LAMBIE”. On bottom section in black print, “...MIL......& CO Victoria 1964 D (arrow up) D”accessory, sewing, wraac

Brown and white coloured cardboard box with white and black manufacturer's label adhered to front with plastic tray inside box containing twelve (12) hypodermic needles.Moulded into plastic tray: B-D TWIN PAK Stamped into flat section of connector: B-D 27 Stamped in red ink on inside base of box base: 6 MAR. 1965hypodermic, needle, syringe, b-d, luer-lok, becton, dickinson, mexico

WWI operation ration tinThe Australian Military Force ration tin was used by Australian soldiers on operations to provide three complete meals in a field environment.Metal green 'A.M.F Operation Ration' Tin. Opening metal 'key' on top. Front of tin has opening instructions, and back of tin has description of contents with some details missing due to rust and deterioration.Front of tin: 'TURN KEY <- TO OPEN CAN' 'A.M.F OPERATION RATION 02. D^D' Back of tin: description of contents, logo 'UNION CANCO' Bottom of tin has numbers 1244tin, ration, ww1

Students potentiometer type D-73-A. Black top panel with terminal posts, elector knobs and switches. In a polished wood box wit lift-off lid. Circuit diagram inside lid. Serial Number 3008scientific instrument, potentiometer, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory

Melva Mason - Her Life, 10/02/1924 - 13/04/2004 History of the firm W. D. Mason Pty Ltd, founded in 1894. Seven pages, no photos, soft coverBette McLaughlan.bendigo, history, geneaology w. d. mason

Two small round coasters: one for W. D. Vercoe Sandhurst dairy rich cream and the other for A. Symons & Son, Lily St. Bendigo, Phone 764, Nursery milk Sunnyside dairybusiness, retail

Hand written notes:- Duchess of Edinburgh. New Chum L/R. Reference: M. D. Depth of shaft - 830 feet. Working - 1874 - 1903. Same grou;nd as Albert & Coy.mine, gold, duchess of edinburgh, duchess of edinburgh, new chum l/r, albert & coy.

Typed correspondence from George D Leckie Barrister & Solicitor of Alexandra dated 8th Sept 1921 to Cohn Bros Brewery re transfer of shares from George Leckie to Josephine Leckie.bendigo, industry, cohns brewery, george d leckie. josephine leckie. cohn bros brewery

Citation for extraordinary heroism by D company 6th Battalion while engaged in military operations in Vietnam on 18th August 1968. Signed by Lyndon B Johnson at the White House May 28 1968extraordinary heroism citation